Synonym: meaning, definitions and examples
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synonym
[ หsษชnษnษชm ]
word usage
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language. Synonyms can be used interchangeably in many contexts, enhancing language richness and avoiding redundancy. They play a crucial role in writing and communication. Understanding synonyms can help expand vocabulary and improve expression.
Synonyms
alternative, equivalent, substitute
Examples of usage
- Happy and joyful are synonyms.
- The word 'big' has synonyms like 'large' and 'huge'.
- You can use 'quick' as a synonym for 'fast'.
Translations
Translations of the word "synonym" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sinรดnimo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Synonym
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinonim
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฝะพะฝัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ synonim
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็พฉ่ช
๐ซ๐ท synonyme
๐ช๐ธ sinรณnimo
๐น๐ท eล anlamlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ synonymum
๐ธ๐ฐ synonymum
๐จ๐ณ ๅไน่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ sinonim
๐ฎ๐ธ samheiti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฝะพะฝะธะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sinonim
๐ฒ๐ฝ sinรณnimo
Etymology
The word 'synonym' originates from the Greek word 'synonumon', which is a combination of 'syn', meaning 'together', and 'onoma', meaning 'name'. This term evolved through Latin as 'synonymum' before entering the English language in the late 14th century. Historically, synonyms have played an important role in rhetoric and poetry, allowing writers to express similar ideas with varied language and style. The concept of synonyms has evolved over time with the development of languages and their vocabularies, illustrating the dynamic nature of linguistic expression.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,155, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14157 repercussions
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